Registered Nurse I

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

403(b) with employer match

Bilingual premium

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide hands-on clinical care, patient education, and support throughout the patient experience at our Northeast Specialty Services Health Center in Portland, Oregon.

This regular, full-time, onsite position (38 hours/week) follows a Tue–Fri schedule with alternating shifts and includes comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon or appropriate licensure for the state of practice.
• Nursing education meeting applicable state licensure requirements.
• 1–6 months of nursing experience in a medical setting or equivalent experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy, IV placement and removal, medication administration, and ultrasound procedures.
• Ability to support nursing care during procedural care, sedation, and recovery.
• Sound clinical judgment and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with clinicians and staff.
• Commitment to compassionate, inclusive, nonjudgmental reproductive health care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and conduct nursing evaluations.
• Educate patients about sexual and reproductive health and contraception.
• Support medication abortion services and follow-up.
• Assist clinicians with abortion, vasectomy, and other procedures.
• Provide nursing care in surgical and recovery settings, including monitoring.
• Administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and manage IV access.
• Perform laboratory tests and assist with ultrasound procedures as trained.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures; communicate results.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Phlebotomy

IV placement

Ultrasound procedures

Communication

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Education

RN license in Oregon

Tools

EHR familiarity

Job description

As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide hands-on clinical care, patient education, and support throughout the patient experience.

On a typical day, you might:

• Assess patient needs, review medical histories, and provide nursing evaluations

• Educate and counsel patients about sexual and reproductive health, contraception, pregnancy options, and abortion care

• Support medication abortion services, including patient education and follow-up

• Assist clinicians with procedural services, including abortion care, vasectomy, and other reproductive health procedures

• Provide nursing care in surgical and recovery settings, including patient monitoring and support during sedation and analgesia

• Administer medications and injections, perform phlebotomy, and establish and remove IV access

• Perform laboratory testing and assist with ultrasound procedures as trained and authorized

• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, responding to their physical and emotional needs

• Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and communication of test results

• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Collaborate with clinicians and health center staff to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care

• Help maintain clinical standards, patient safety, and a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment

Schedule & Location

This is a regular, full-time position (38 hours/week) at our Northeast Specialty Services Health Center in Portland, Oregon.

• Monday - Off
• Tuesday - 7:00am–5:00pm
• Wednesday - 7:00am–5:00pm
• Thursday - 7:00am–5:00pm
• Friday - 7:00am–5:00pm
• Saturday - Off
• Sunday - Off

This is an onsite position. Candidates must be able to reliably work the established schedule.

Employees may be requested or required to occasionally work other days (including weekends), hours, and locations to meet operational needs.

No additional language requirement.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon, or appropriate licensure for the state of practice

• Nursing education meeting applicable state licensure requirements

• At least 1–6 months of nursing experience in a medical setting, or equivalent experience

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills

• Ability to perform or develop proficiency in phlebotomy, IV placement and removal, medication administration, and ultrasound procedures

• Ability to provide nursing support during procedural care, sedation, and recovery

• Sound clinical judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clinicians and other health center staff

• Commitment to compassionate, inclusive, nonjudgmental reproductive health care

• Support for Planned Parenthood's mission and commitment to patient autonomy

Nice to Have:

• Experience in reproductive health, family planning, abortion care, or outpatient procedural services

• Experience in surgical nursing, recovery care, or procedural sedation

• Experience with ultrasound or gynecological procedures

• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR)

• Bilingual or multilingual skills

Pay & Growth

$41.03–$59.77/hour

This is a represented, hourly (non-exempt) position. The wage scale is established by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and starting wage placement is based on relevant experience and internal equity. Most new hires start toward the lower end of the range, with room to grow.

Additional pay opportunity:

• Bilingual premium: +$1.72/hour for eligible employees who meet PPCW's language proficiency requirements.

Why Work at PPCW?

Because nursing is about more than treating symptoms. It's about caring for people.

At Planned Parenthood, our nurses help patients navigate deeply personal health care decisions with compassion, dignity, and respect. We believe patients deserve accurate information, quality care, and the freedom to make their own decisions about their bodies and their futures.

You’ll be part of a team that provides essential services to people from all walks of life, including those who face financial, social, and systemic barriers to accessing care.

Whether you're helping someone understand their options, supporting them through a procedure, or providing reassurance during recovery, you'll know your work matters.

We're committed to supporting our employees, fostering an inclusive workplace, and creating opportunities to grow your skills while serving our communities.

Benefits & Support

We offer a benefits package that supports your health, stability, and growth:

• Paid time off (up to 4 weeks, increases over time)

• 9 paid holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)

• 403(b) with 6% employer match

• Free, confidential counseling and support (EAP)

• Ongoing training and professional development